Free rental cars
Everyone starts with a rented car. Dev post If you don’t have an active vehicle, rent one for free at the nearest Parking Terminal. Official Players report that a rental gets recalled when you rent another, and whatever is in its trunk drops out. Players
Owning a car
- Get the right plotBuy or rent a plot of land with a house or a garage. Official
- Buy the vehicleOwning a plot with a house or garage is what unlocks buying your own car. Vehicle keys also turn up as loot. Official Dev post
- Store the keyPut the key in your key locker at home. Official
Kefir’s concept art covers retro cars and sports cars, “and not only wheels”. Dev post
Upgrades and modules
- Vehicle modules boost performance and go under the hood, in the trunk or on the underbody, depending on the mod. Official
- Swap modules at a city auto repair shop, or build a lift at your base and do it yourself. Dev post
- More cars than parking? Build a garage. Dev post
Helicopters
Kefir calls the helicopter a status symbol. You can only buy one if your base is in the central district, but with luck you can also find one in loot. Official Keep it on a helipad at your base. Dev post
Cars, cargo and getaways
- Your ride is central to surviving and profiting: good driving can beat cops or rivals even when you’re outgunned. Dev post
- Vehicles carry stolen cargo and safes. Some players crack safes at home, others sell contraband in the city. Dev post
- Since Nov 4, the Buletti can no longer transport shipments. Patch
- Cops get a patrol vehicle from the department. Official
Trunks and car theft
Buy a lockpick on the Black Market to break into other players’ trunks, cop cars included. Official Anyone can do the same to you, anywhere in the city. A car itself can only be taken in a full base-wiping raid, which seizes vehicles parked on the property. Dev post
Questions players ask
How do I get a car in ROB RUN?
If you don’t have an active vehicle, rent one for free at the nearest Parking Terminal. To own a car, you need a plot of land with a house or garage, then buy the vehicle and store its key in your key locker.
How do I upgrade my car?
Install vehicle modules under the hood, in the trunk or on the underbody. You can swap modules at a city auto repair shop or build a lift at your base and do it yourself.
How do I get a helicopter in ROB RUN?
You can only buy a helicopter if your base is in the central district. You can also find one in loot. Build a helipad at your base to keep it.
Can I steal another player’s car?
Not directly. Any player can lockpick and raid your trunk anywhere in the city, but taking the car itself requires a full base-wiping raid, which needs an ultra-rare loot-only item.
Evidence locker
Every tag on this page links to one of these. Official = Kefir help center or Steam store. Dev post = Kefir's Steam announcements and pinned posts. Patch = patch notes. Players = forum reports Kefir hasn't confirmed.
- Dev post Your First Look at Looty Bay Steam announcement ·
- Official How do I get a car? Kefir help center ·
- Players Community FAQ (robrun.info, fan site) robrun.info ·
- Official How do I get and upgrade my own car? Kefir help center ·
- Dev post Gameplay Overview Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Choose Your Vehicle Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Base Management Steam announcement ·
- Official How do I get a helicopter? Kefir help center ·
- Patch First Changes & Server Schedule Steam announcement ·
- Official How do I become a cop? Kefir help center ·
- Official How do I lockpick a trunk? Kefir help center ·
- Dev post Frequently Asked Questions Steam announcement ·
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